Blog

Blog Entries - 'Mental health month'

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

5 Meaningful Ways to Make a Difference During Mental Health Awareness Month

May 1, 2025  |  connection, Mental health month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and actively support those navigating mental health challenges. With one in five adults experiencing mental illness each year, it's

read more …
Mental Health Awareness Monrh

3 Ways to Participate in Mental Health Awareness Month

3 Ways to Participate in Mental Health Awareness Month  May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is Where to Start: Mental Health in a Changing World. The world is indeed always changing.

read more …
self-assessment screening

take a screening

I never really thought I was depressed. It just felt like a normal "down" feeling - something like I felt when I got a tough job review or someone said something negative about something I thought was a nice gesture.

read more …
13 Reasons Why series on Netflix

'13 Reasons Why': Parents and Kids Need to Talk About the Series

Season 2 of the widely discussed Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" is out, and - like the first season - is generating a lot of discussion. This time around, it seems to be starting out with a more positive tone. You

read more …

Mindfulness - A Tune-up for Your Mind and Body 

Experts recommend mindfulness for everything from  maximizing workouts to managing anxiety. But, you may wonder, what exactly  is mindfulness and how does one practice it?  Like a car that needs regular

read more …
NAMI In Our Own Voice

'In Our Own Voice' gives voice to mental illness

Gayle Sisson always loved public speaking. But she never thought that love would lead her to talking about her own mental health issues in public. She’s been talking about them to various groups now for the past six

read more …